[E_ri_k (Erik)]

Originally Posted by bloodhound31

Second one mate. Brilliant.
Baz.

Thanks Baz. The second is the one with more data.

Originally Posted by Larryp

Yes, the second one. Great work!

Thanks Laurie.

Originally Posted by RickS

Great stuff, Erik! I vote for #2 as well.

Thanks Rick

Originally Posted by alpal

The first one has more detail in the galaxy but
the second one has a better background.

That data is so sharp that it's worth reprocessing.

Yeah, I think I over sharpened the first one. I can't seem to pull more detail out of the second one with out making it look crappy. Probably worth another go.

Originally Posted by allan gould

Second image for me but what was your processing regime?
Allan

Thanks Allan. I ran DBE, ColourCalibration, Levels, Curves, LHE, Saturation boost, boosted the CIE c* component a little, ACDNR, and a slight unsharp mask. All on the light. Think I backed the levels off a bit on the background.

Originally Posted by prokyon

Great work, I prefer number one. The 2nd one has too much contrast I would say.

If I could bend the two maybe. I know what you mean, but I think it's a bit over sharpened, and grainy.

Thanks for looking everyone

Erik